Welcome to USNA Class of ’72 50th Reunion

[Pages:8]Welcome to USNA Class of '72 50th Reunion

Detailed information:

Schedule of events at the end.

Overview: We have 1100 people coming to our reunion (shattering the USNA record) Still time to register: ()

Please thank the reunion Planning Committee if you get a chance. They have been working hard on this (record-breaking) 50th reunion for 4 years.

Paul Bienhoff ? registration (bienhoff@) 443-995-1972 Dave and Barbara Hogen ? Hotel and Thursday evening reception (dave.hogen@) 443-326-4556 Tal Manvel ? Golf Outing (talmanvel@) 410-991-2355 Jim Grover ? Ship's Store and memorabilia (jcgrover72@) Skip Kohler ? Transportation (gmkoh@) 410-703-4273 Joyce Stocks ? Friday reception (ciaostocks@) 202-213-2510 Don Speights ? Slide show reception (donspeights@) 202-315-8970 Alan Kraft ? Saturday game and Tailgate (alankraft@) 703-850-8777 Bill Moffatt ? Memorial Service (wgmoffatt@) 443-624-2652 Mike Lundblad ? Webmaster (MajorMike72@) 412-716-8909 Rich Robison ? Class Scribe (scribe72@) 703-507-6187 Ginna Rubel ? Ring Balfour liaison (rrubel9@) 443-995-5016 Rick Rubel ? Committee Chairman (rrubel9@) 410-212-3038

Check in: - Thursday 1600-2000 Welcome Reception ? DoubleTree Hotel Lobby - Friday 0900-1530 and 1700-1930 Alumni Hall lobby - Saturday (If you miss registration on Thurs-Friday, you'll need to get your

package with football tickets from either your Company Rep, some other Classmate you designate who will be at able to check in at the times above, or email/call Paul Bienhoff (443-995-1972) to make other arrangements)

Yard Security: Buses ? A recent USNA security decision should make it easier for us to get buses on the yard. As long as one person has a retired DOD ID card, they can assume "Bus Captain" (a big promotion for most of us?). This means you just need to show your retired DOD ID card to clear the bus goes through gate 8. Walk-in ? You can walk in gate 1 from 0500-0000 with any kind of State or Federal photo ID, including your driver's license Drive in ? Gate 1 0600-1800 You can drive in Gate 1 with any DOD ID card. Gate 8 is always open, with a DOD ID card required for access.

Exiting ? You can exit thru the turnstile at gate 3 but cannot get back in through that gate unless you have a DOD Common Access card. Gate 3 is closed for drive in. Parking ? Parking is always difficult in the yard. Approximately half of the midstore parking lot is blocked off as a lay-down area for McDonough Hall renovation. (Will the diggers and fillers ever be finished?)

Keeping everyone safe and healthy- Covid-19 Mitigation: (Dr. Mike Stocks '72) The Reunion Committee is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment

during our reunion weekend. As such, we advise following current CDC Covid-19 guidelines:

? The CDC recommends being up to date on immunizations and boosters in consultation with your personal physician.

? There are currently no outbreaks of Covid-19 at USNA. On 27 September 2022 as a result of the low and declining number of Covid-19 cases in Anne Arundel County, and consistent with local guidance, Naval Support Activity Annapolis and USNA are no longer requiring masks indoors and have transitioned to Health Protection Condition A (HPCON A).

? Although masks are no longer required in public, individuals may choose to wear a mask at any time. If you are at high-risk for complications from Covid-19, CDC recommends you wear a well-fitting mask or consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities. A limited number of masks will be made available for indoor events and you may choose to bring your own mask.

? Frequent handwashing is encouraged, and hand sanitizer will be made available where possible.

? If exposed to Covid-19 and asymptomatic, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested at day 5. If exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 or test positive, you should isolate.

? There will be a limited number of home test kits available at venues. ? These above recommendations are not meant to address every situation. Please

check for additional Covid-19 guidance.

Texting service SMS text messages with reminders of upcoming events and schedule changes will be sent to the cell phones of those who subscribed to the service during registration. If you are interested in being part of this service and have not already subscribed, contact Rich Robison (scribe72@).

Balfour Rep We are trying to confirm a Balfour Rep will be at the Tailgate for purchase of rings, crests and to resize rings. Ginna Rubel rrubel9@

Mobility Assistance - Handicapped buses will be provided (see bus schedule below) - Wheelchair access in the stadium is best on the platform in front of end zone wall behind top row of chairs. See diagram. (Alan Kraft alankraft@) - Golf carts will be available after the P-rade to shuttle people to Alumni Hall - For Class meeting 1030-1130 in Rickover 102, access is on the ground floor lab deck and elevator to first floor - For Friday night reception, Access to mezzanine is by elevator in front lobby - For King Hall Brunch ? access at ground level on seaward end of King Hall - For Memorial Service ? access at ground level through landward end by King Hall or seaward end of the Library Assembly area (Mitscher Hall).

THURSDAY

Thursday Welcome Reception: - Will be held 1600-2000 at the DoubleTree Hotel - Two drink tickets will be provided when you check in - Light Appetizers will be served - Based on survey responses during registration, '72 Class Band will play! - We have booked the smaller ballroom near the main ballroom as an overflow

and a place for people to go for a quieter venue with food and drink.

Golf: - Golf Outing at 50th Reunion is on Thursday, 27 October 2022 with a shotgun start at 0930 at `The Preserve' at Eisenhower (1576 General Highway, Crownsville MD (8 mins from DT Hotel). Sign up finished on 1 October. Lineups will be provided NLT 10 October. - For more info, please contact Tal Manvel at talmanvel@.

FRIDAY

Tour of Class '72 Rehab facility ? Ricketts Hall 0830-0930 Due to our generous Class donations, the "state-of-the-art" renovation of Ricketts Hall included the new Class of 1972 Sports Performance & Rehabilitation Center, Join Jeff Beard & a member of the Foundation staff for a guided tour throughout the facility. Interested classmates should muster by 0830 at the Ricketts Hall entrance for this tour.

Tennis Play If enough classmates and spouses sign up there will be a Mixed Doubles Tennis Event Friday 0800-1000 on the Varsity Tennis courts. If interested, please contact Don Carlson at: djccarlson@.

Class '72 Business meeting ? 1030-1130 Rickover Hall Room 102 Our outgoing Class President, Bob Leib, will review class programs, financial status, Class of '72 Distinguished Military Professor, Fund Raising

Lunch in the Yard The Drydock (Dahlgren Hall) will be open with limited menu. The USNA Non-

Appropriated Funds staff is bringing food trucks to the Yard for us for lunch. A separate info sheet will be provided in your check in folders.

Superintendent's talk to Classes ? 1350-1500 Mahan Hall VADM Sean Buck will address '72 and the other alumni classes with a SITREP of

USNA 2022.

P-Rade on Historic Worden field 1600-1700 There will be a designated seating section for '72 (look for signage)

Friday Night Class Reception ? 1700-1930 Alumni Hall

Joyce Stocks - ciaostocks@ - The Friday evening reception at Alumni Hall will begin after the Parade (17001930). Handicapped transportation will be available as necessary. Plenty of food and beverages will be available with heavy hors d'oeuvres buffets, and complimentary drink tickets for beer, wine, and soda, and a credit card bar for cocktails. - There will be baskets at each bar for people to put their unused drink tickets so another Classmate can use. - Dress for reception will be "Parade casual" Men: collared shirts, slacks --- Ladies: comfortable and classy - Because there is not enough room for everyone on the ground floor tables, 5TH and 6TH Battalion tables will be on the Mezzanine with Bars and Food buffets there. Access is by elevator in the front lobby or stairs. - There will also be designated Community Areas - where Marines, Aviators, SWO's, Submariners, RL, etc., can gather and reconnect with former shipmates. This will be in the front lobby. - From 1930-2130 the event will transition to a "Company Tables" after-party and will continue, with lighter hors d'oeuvres and a credit card bar. (Please note, there may not be enough tables for each company due to room limitations and great turnout. You are welcome to use the audience seating in the stands for overflow.)

SATURDAY

- TAILGATE: 1300-1930 Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - NAVY vs. TEMPLE 1530-1930 (Last call in tailgate is at Blue and Gold) - You will need a Game ticket to get into the tailgate (which is included in your

Reunion check-in package, unless you claimed during registration that you already had season tickets) - Tailgate tent will be in the Northwest corner of the stadium (see diagram below) - Enter through Gate G (diagram) - Security at the tailgate will require everyone to wear their Reunion name tag - Seating will be in the endzone next to the tailgate ? marked with `72 signs - Wheelchair seating is marked on diagram below - Driving yourself- Parking passes can only be purchased if you have season tickets. So if you plan to drive, you'll need to park in an outside lot. (suggest: Germantown Elementary School 200 Windell Ave, Annapolis) - Use clear bags to go through Stadium security gates

PERMITTED ITEMS IN STADIUM: Clear bags no larger than 12"X12"X6", small clutch purses no larger than 4.5"X6.5", blankets, seat cushions, diaper bags, umbrella strollers, and video cameras. All items will be inspected.

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Backpacks, computer bags, purses, fanny packs, brief cases, binocular cases, camera cases, tote bags, firearms, bottles (glass or plastic), cans, thermoses, coolers, alcoholic beverages, outside food or drink, large bags, folding chairs, umbrellas, professional cameras and tripods, noise makers, hanging banners/signs/sticks, chains, illegal substances, laser pointers, clothing containing vulgar language, large strollers, fireworks, aerosol cans, pets, pepper spray, and any item deemed by management to be dangerous or inappropriate.

SUNDAY

Brunch ? King Hall ? 0800-1000 sit in Class of '72 marked tables.

Memorial Service - Bill Moffatt wgmoffatt@ This is maybe the most memorable event of the weekend, as we honor our fallen

Classmates by reading each of their names. We are working to stream services for people who cannot attend.

Bus Schedule: Skip Kohler gmkoh@

Wear your 50th Reunion nametags to use the Class-provided buses!

Thursday: 1530- 2100 2 buses Crown Plaza Hotel-Double Tree Hotel

Friday: 0800- 2100 2100-2400

Saturday: 0730-1300 1300-1530 1530-1930 1930-2100 1930-2100 2100-2400

4 buses Hotels-Alumni Hall 2 buses Hotels-Alumni Hall 4 buses Hotels-Alumni Hall 4 buses Hotels-Alumni Hall-Stadium 4 buses Hotels-Stadium 4 buses Hotels-Stadium 2 buses Hotels-Stadium-Alumni Hall-Visitor Center. 3 buses Hotels-Visitor center

Sunday: 0730- 1300 3 buses Hotels-Visitor Center

Yard Shuttle Schedule. (Primarily for mobility challenged) Friday: 0900-1700 Alumni Hall-Chapel-Visitor Center-Mid Store (until 1600) Saturday: 0900-1530 Alumni Hall-Chapel-Visitor Center-Mid Store (until 1200) Sunday 0800-1300 Visitor Center-Chapel-Seaward Side of Levy Center

Hotel Pickup points are the southern (side) entrance of the DoubleTree and the Front entrance of the Crowne Plaza.

Alternate transportation and parking in Annapolis: , or

Handicapped buses ? Two handicapped buses will be in the circuit while buses are operating. A handicapped shuttle bus on a yard circuit during Reunion event times on the Yard.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, 27 October 2022 0730-1600 Midshipmen Store Hours 0900-1700 Visitor Center Hours 0900-1700 Museum Hours 0930-1600 Golf Tournament contact Tal Manvel talmanvel@ 1200-1215 Noon Meal Formation 1600-2000 Check In and Welcome Reception ? DoubleTree Hotel

Friday, 28 October 2022 0730-1600 Midshipmen Store hours 0830-0930 Tour '72 Rehab facility ? Ricketts Hall 0900-1530 Registration check in ? Alumni Hall lobby 0900-1700 Visitor Center hours 0900-1700 Museum hours 1000-1200 Tennis play contact Don Carlson djccarlson@ 1030-1100 Interment of Gary Smith (18th Company) ? USNA Columbarium 1030-1130 Class Business meeting Rickover Hall 102 1200-1215 Noon Meal Formation 1350-1500 Superintendent's Briefing Mahan Hall 1600-1715 Dress P-rade on Worden Field 1700-1930 Reception (immediately after P-rade) 1700-2000 Final check in, Stragglers ? Alumni Hall 1915-2030 Jewish Service in Levy Center 1930-2130 Company Tables ? Alumni Hall for Company parties

Saturday, 29 October 2022 0730-1200 Midshipmen Store Hours 0900-1700 Museum Hours 0900-1700 Visitor Center Hours 1330-1930 Tailgate (Inside Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium NW corner) 1530-1930 Navy vs Temple

Sunday 30 October 2022 0800-1000 Brunch in King Hall 0900-1000 Catholic Service ? Main Chapel 1000-1100 Class '72 Memorial Service ? Levy Center 1100-1215 Protestant Service ? Main Chapel

GATE G

CLASS '72 TAILGATE

Class Seating Sections A & B

WHEELCHAIR SEATS

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